NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
ACCOUNTANT I (General Accounting)
VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FULTON COUNTY, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Accountant I for the Fulton County Finance Department. The role involves performing general accounting duties, including account reconciliations, financial reporting, and assisting with year-end close out.
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Responsibilities
Preparing Account Reconciliations (reconciling high volume accounts)
Analyzing general ledger accounts
Processing journal entries
Analyzing account variances and recording adjusting journal entries
Preparing financial reports and accounting schedules
Assisting with year-end close out
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles
Performs professional accounting duties independently
Posts adjustment entries and reconciles accounts; monitors budget status of accounts; reviews submitted accounting documents; and posts adjustments or forwards errors/misstatements to applicable parties for resolution
Reconciles bank statements, balances activity statements, and researches dishonored checks: prints applicable banking statements/reports; researches outstanding items to their full extent; and prepares/sends correspondence and follows up on previous items with applicable parties to resolve outstanding items
Interprets court documents and makes appropriate adjustments and entries
Assists with contract/grant administration procedures: prepares/maintains spreadsheet of budgeted revenues and expenditures contrasted with actual revenue and expenditures; and advises appropriate personnel on unusual and/or significant variances
Researches information for customers and external auditors
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including payroll information, invoices, departmental reports, customer billings, and division specific items; modifies and deletes data entry transactions as necessary; and completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including reconciliation reports, reimbursement requests, receipts, grant reports, and financial analysis; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hard copy records
Provides lead direction to accounting or financial support staff as required
Maintains a current, comprehensive knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, regulations, principles and practices relating to government accounting, financial reporting and/or grant accounting and administration; maintains professional affiliations; and attends webinars, meetings, workshops, hearings, and training sessions as required; may provide related training and guidance to staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in performing government accounting duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position
Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be qualified
If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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